Get Involved

The American Cancer Society would not be successful without one key element: you! Because of our generous donors and volunteers, we’ve been able to help thousands of people across the globe with breakthrough research, crucial patient care programs, and education and prevention initiatives. That’s why it’s so important to get involved in Relay For Life and fundraise — because when you do, you help save lives.

WAYS TO PARTICIPATE

Joining a Relay For Life event is easy. All you have to do is pick your event, sign up, and decide how you’d like to be involved. Here are some ways to get in on the fun:

Team Captains

Want to become a captain of compassion? You’ll make a huge difference by recruiting members, organizing fundraising goals, and cheering on your team the whole time.

Participants

There’s no participation trophy, but the reward is much sweeter. You can join an existing team, start your own, or volunteer at the event. Whichever one you choose, we’d love to see you.

Survivors and Caregivers

Survivors and caregivers are the heart of every Relay For Life event. We have activities and events designed specifically for you so you can get to know others in the community. In fact, it’s the largest cancer support network in the world!

If you’d like to join the survivor and caregiver activities at the event, but don’t want to join a team, that’s no problem. Once you’ve chosen the event you’d like to participate in, just select the ‘Walk the Survivor Lap’ option.

Create Your Own Event

Prove that you’re fearless in the fight by organizing your very own Relay For Life event. It only takes a few minutes to submit your request, get approved, and get started on creating a local event that can make a world of difference!

Corporate

Host a Relay For Life event for your company or organization while building team spirit and raising money for the American Cancer Society.

Military

Create a Relay For Life event for military personnel in your community and help us save more lives from cancer.

VOLUNTEER

Event Leadership Team Training

Relay For Life events wouldn’t be successful fundraisers without passionate event leaders,
just like you. And since many Relay events are different, we put together a handful of training materials
to help things run as smoothly as possible.

Want to help out at a Relay event, but don’t have time to commit to a leadership role or team? We always need helping hands the day of the event. Tents need to go up, Luminaria bags need to be lit, and funds need to be counted. Even offering a little help is a big deal.

MORE WAYS TO GIVE

The American Cancer Society wouldn’t be able to act on its mission without the help of generous people like you.
Relay For Life participants collect most of our donations but you can also give independently of Relay.
Here’s how:

Cash Or Check

Bring it by any American Cancer Society office. You can mail one to our central offices or an office near you.

DEDICATE A LUMINARIA

Luminaria bags honor every life touched by cancer. You can dedicate them to a loved one lost, someone currently battling, or anyone who’s overcome it. It’s our way of showing that there’s a light, even in darkness.

When you attend a Relay event, you’ll see small white bags decorated with names and sometimes messages to the people they’re dedicated to. After dark, each Luminaria lit is in remembrance of a life touched by cancer.

When you make a donation for a Luminaria, it helps fund the American Cancer Society’s patient programs and breakthrough research.

Become A Sponsor

You can make a meaningful contribution to the American Cancer Society as a local Relay For Life sponsor.
Supporting a local event sends a message that you care about your community.
If you or your employer is interested in sponsoring an event, please send us your information by completing the form below.

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Could help provide free access to 24-hour information and support via phone, email, and online chats for one person.

Could help provide free access to 24-hour information and support via phone, email, and online chats for two people.

Could help provide 8 rides to and from treatment for a breast cancer patient with our Road to Recovery® program.

Could offer a cancer patient and their caregiver one night of free lodging at a Hope Lodge® location.

Any donation amount helps save lives from breast cancer.

Cancer has touched all of us in some way.
And we want to stop this disease in its tracks.
We'll spend the next few weeks fundraising for the American Cancer Society.
Then, on the day of the event, we'll honor the lives lost to cancer, celebrate survivors, and support the caregivers who so selflessly help others.

Together, we'll be a part of making a difference in this important cause.